The Federal Trade Commission should use its authority to investigate the industry’s streaming practices, urges the white paper by the consumer advocacy nonprofit Public Knowledge. Titled “Streaming in the Dark,” the study’s suggested areas of focus for the FTC’s investigation include industry consolidation and the potential unwinding of past mergers, how non-cash compensation or “payola” provided by streaming companies like Spotify affects artist payments.
Source: FTC Should Investigate Music Streaming Deals, Study Urges